TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen - Clear, Medium Nib

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The Diamond 580 is a classically styled fountain pen with a piston ink-filling system, smooth-writing steel nib and a screw-on cap. The traditional mechanism of the fountain pen, combined with a modern industrial design, embodies both the past and the present.

TWSBI Diamond 580 Fountain Pen - Clear, Medium Nib

The idea behind the TWSBI Diamond 580 Clear fountain pen was to go back to basics and capture the simplicity and elegance of traditional writing instruments. The Diamond 580 is a classically styled fountain pen with a piston ink-filling system, smooth-writing steel nib and a screw-on cap. The traditional mechanism of the fountain pen, combined with a modern industrial design, embodies both the past and the present.

The TWSBI Diamond 580 piston ink-filling system uses only bottled ink and the clear body allows the user to view the level of ink remaining in the pen at all times. The Diamond 580 fountain pen has all detachable parts, as TWSBI felt that it was important to allow the user to disassemble and reassemble the pen to completely experience the traditional aspects of owning and using a fountain pen.

The only reason that I did not give it 5 stars is the medium Nib was not as fine as I would have liked. I did some research on Nibs as the only fountain pens I have used are the Pilot Varsity pens. I really like these pens but was looking for something that was a little bit of an upgrade. A review I had found had suggested that a medium NIB would be comparable. I think I will get a replacement NIB that is the next grade finer. Other than that I am totally happy with my purchase and the pen.

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Excellent pen

October 19, 2014

Reviewer:
David Leon from Portland, OR United States

Feels great in the hand and, for me, the medium nib is the perfect size for a daily writer.

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So far so good

September 16, 2014

Reviewer:
David Trombly from Plantation, FL United States

I'm getting the hang of this pen, but so far, this nib works great.

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TWSBI 580 Clear Medium Nib

April 13, 2014

Reviewer:
Joan Morcego from Barcelona, Barcelona Spain

Good transaction, would have appreciated a bit more information about the delivery time. I received the pen last Friday 11/4, almost one month after purchase, with no more information since your order confirmation.